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... on page 18, Mass storage devices on page 27, Sequential part number listing on page 30, Hard drive on page 43. ● Added newly supported memory modules to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Sequential part number listing on page 30..., Memory module on page 51. ● Added newly supported processors to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Sequential part ...
... on page 18, Mass storage devices on page 27, Sequential part number listing on page 30, Hard drive on page 43. ● Added newly supported memory modules to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Sequential part number listing on page 30..., Memory module on page 51. ● Added newly supported processors to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Sequential part ...
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... 38 Equipment guidelines 39 Component replacement procedures 40 Serial number ...40 Computer feet ...41 Battery ...42 Hard drive ...43 Optical drive ...46 WLAN module ...48 Memory module ...51 RTC battery ...52 Keyboard ...54 Top cover ...57 Speaker assembly ...60 Power button board ...61 TouchPad button board ...62 Modem module ...63 USB...
... 38 Equipment guidelines 39 Component replacement procedures 40 Serial number ...40 Computer feet ...41 Battery ...42 Hard drive ...43 Optical drive ...46 WLAN module ...48 Memory module ...51 RTC battery ...52 Keyboard ...54 Top cover ...57 Speaker assembly ...60 Power button board ...61 TouchPad button board ...62 Modem module ...63 USB...
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1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Chipset Graphics ENWW Description HP G72 Notebook PC Intel® Arrandale™ i5-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual core 35 W Intel Arrandale...video memory UMA (integrated) with shared video memory Robson XT (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD6370) with 512MB of dedicated video memory (64Mx16 DDR3 800MHz x 4 PCs) (for model 1.2 only) ATi Robson XT (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD6370) with 1GB of dedicated video memory (128Mx16 DDR3 800MHz x 4 PCs) (for model 1.2 only) HP G72 Discrete √ √ HP G72 UMA...
1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Chipset Graphics ENWW Description HP G72 Notebook PC Intel® Arrandale™ i5-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual core 35 W Intel Arrandale...video memory UMA (integrated) with shared video memory Robson XT (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD6370) with 512MB of dedicated video memory (64Mx16 DDR3 800MHz x 4 PCs) (for model 1.2 only) ATi Robson XT (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD6370) with 1GB of dedicated video memory (128Mx16 DDR3 800MHz x 4 PCs) (for model 1.2 only) HP G72 Discrete √ √ HP G72 UMA...
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... 43.9-cm (17.3-in) HD LED BrightView (1600 x 900) 16:9 wide aspect ratio 2 customer-accessible/upgradable SODIMM slots Supports dual-channel memory DDR3, 1333 MHz Supports up to 8 GB of system memory Supports the following configurations: ● 4096 MB (2048 MB × 2) ● 3072 MB (1024 MB × 1 + 2048 MB × ...LightScribe Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive VGA camera, fixed angle with activity light and single analog microphone HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA 2 Chapter 1 Product description ENWW
... 43.9-cm (17.3-in) HD LED BrightView (1600 x 900) 16:9 wide aspect ratio 2 customer-accessible/upgradable SODIMM slots Supports dual-channel memory DDR3, 1333 MHz Supports up to 8 GB of system memory Supports the following configurations: ● 4096 MB (2048 MB × 2) ● 3072 MB (1024 MB × 1 + 2048 MB × ...LightScribe Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive VGA camera, fixed angle with activity light and single analog microphone HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA 2 Chapter 1 Product description ENWW
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... bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32 & 64 bit) Free DOS End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive Mini-card devices HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
... bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32 & 64 bit) Free DOS End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive Mini-card devices HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
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... ports (2) (8) Audio-in use. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification ENWW Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is being transmitted over the network. Enables airflow to...
... ports (2) (8) Audio-in use. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification ENWW Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is being transmitted over the network. Enables airflow to...
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..., and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the outside of the computer. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only... visible from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Vents (5) (3) Battery release latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. ENWW...
..., and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the outside of the computer. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only... visible from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Vents (5) (3) Battery release latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. ENWW...
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...) 613586-001 ● Pentium Arrandale P6100 Processor (2.0 GHz, 3 MB, L3 cache 100 MHz) (for model 1.2 only) 635500-001 RTC battery (includes mounting adhesive) 616501-001 Memory module (1066 MHz, DDR3) ● 1 GB 598859-001 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW Dual Core 35 W 587259-001 ● Intel Arrandale i5-520M Processor...
...) 613586-001 ● Pentium Arrandale P6100 Processor (2.0 GHz, 3 MB, L3 cache 100 MHz) (for model 1.2 only) 635500-001 RTC battery (includes mounting adhesive) 616501-001 Memory module (1066 MHz, DDR3) ● 1 GB 598859-001 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW Dual Core 35 W 587259-001 ● Intel Arrandale i5-520M Processor...
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... with HDMI card reader, without modem (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Rubber Kit (not illustrated, includes four rubber feet) Plastics Kit ● Hard drive cover ● Memory module cover Spare part number 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 616502-001 537921-001 605904-001 616485-001 616489-001 616488-001...
... with HDMI card reader, without modem (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Rubber Kit (not illustrated, includes four rubber feet) Plastics Kit ● Hard drive cover ● Memory module cover Spare part number 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 616502-001 537921-001 605904-001 616485-001 616489-001 616488-001...
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Plastics Kit Item Description Plastics kit (1) Hard drive bay cover (includes captive screws) (2) Wireless/memory module mini-card compartment cover (includes captive screw) Spare part number 616497-001 26 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
Plastics Kit Item Description Plastics kit (1) Hard drive bay cover (includes captive screws) (2) Wireless/memory module mini-card compartment cover (includes captive screw) Spare part number 616497-001 26 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
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... external devices connected to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Position the computer upside down the computer. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that...
... external devices connected to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Position the computer upside down the computer. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that...
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... from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover. 3. Remove the WLAN module: 1. WLAN module Description Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n 1x2 WLAN... on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW If you . 2.
... from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover. 3. Remove the WLAN module: 1. WLAN module Description Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n 1x2 WLAN... on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW If you . 2.
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4. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (3) that secures the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the wireless module. 6. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. 5. Disconnect the main antenna cable (1) and the auxiliary antenna cable (2) from the computer.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 49 Lift the cover off the computer (3).
4. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (3) that secures the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the wireless module. 6. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. 5. Disconnect the main antenna cable (1) and the auxiliary antenna cable (2) from the computer.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 49 Lift the cover off the computer (3).
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...42). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the memory module: 1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is off the computer (3). Shut down through the ...by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 51 Memory module Description 1 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 2 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 4 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 (for models 1.1 and 1.2 ...
...42). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the memory module: 1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is off the computer (3). Shut down through the ...by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 51 Memory module Description 1 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 2 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 4 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 (for models 1.1 and 1.2 ...
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... on page 42). Shut down the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling it down with a notch (3) to install a memory module. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the computer. 4. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare... part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Reverse this procedure to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Remove the module (2) by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the...
... on page 42). Shut down the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling it down with a notch (3) to install a memory module. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the computer. 4. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare... part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Reverse this procedure to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Remove the module (2) by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the...
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Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. Lift the cover off the computer (3). 4. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6.
Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. Lift the cover off the computer (3). 4. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6.
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... from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Hard drive on page 43). 6. If you . 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Keyboard Description For use in Adriatics (for...
... from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Hard drive on page 43). 6. If you . 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Keyboard Description For use in Adriatics (for...
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... all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 46) d. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 48) e. RTC battery (see Memory module on page 52) g. Memory module (see RTC battery on page 51) f.
... all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 46) d. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 48) e. RTC battery (see Memory module on page 52) g. Memory module (see RTC battery on page 51) f.
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...shut it down the computer. Remove the following components are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 51) e. Memory module (see Battery on page 57) ENWW Component replacement procedures 75 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Keyboard (see Top cover on ... RTC battery (see WLAN module on page 54) g. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory and replacement thermal material. Description HD 5430/1 G discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) HD 5430/512 MB discrete...
...shut it down the computer. Remove the following components are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 51) e. Memory module (see Battery on page 57) ENWW Component replacement procedures 75 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Keyboard (see Top cover on ... RTC battery (see WLAN module on page 54) g. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory and replacement thermal material. Description HD 5430/1 G discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) HD 5430/512 MB discrete...
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...sink assembly Description Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use only with computer models with UMA graphics subsystem memory Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use only with computer models with the front toward you are unsure ...on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to computer models equipped with graphics subsystems having UMA memory. 1. Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see Display assembly on page 69) g. Top cover (see Battery on page 57)...
...sink assembly Description Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use only with computer models with UMA graphics subsystem memory Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use only with computer models with the front toward you are unsure ...on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to computer models equipped with graphics subsystems having UMA memory. 1. Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see Display assembly on page 69) g. Top cover (see Battery on page 57)...